December 8, 2025 3:40 a.m. 

Last week, Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress and Chris Boice recognized Chief Financial Officer Dan Wilson and the Douglas County Management and Finance Department for winning the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

A county release said the award was for their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2024.

According to GFOA, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management”. The certificate was awarded to county government earlier this year. This year marks the 37th year in a row that Douglas County’s Management and Finance Department has achieved this recognition.

Commissioner Tim Freeman said, “Everything we accomplish is rooted in the collaborative work”. Freeman said, “This is a significant achievement – the highest honor in government accounting and reporting. We deeply appreciate their exceptional work in carrying out this important responsibility and congratulate then on receiving this honor.”

The release said the ACFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motive potential users and user groups to read the ACFR.